Old 39 serial # help
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Old 39 serial # help
Friend just bought an old Marlin 39 (possibly pre-dates 39?) .22, octagon bbl, looks like case hardened receiver, ser# is 72** (4 digit) on grip under the lever, marked for S, L, or LR. Any idea on date of mfg?
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Re: Old 39 serial # help
I would guess that it was made around 1923. Shoot only standard velocity ammo in it.
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